Texas Medical Board’s new Doctor Act is a GO!

The Texas Medical Board released news on February 24th that the Doctor Act application is ready to go. A copy of the press release is below.

If you are a foreign medical school graduate with no accredited training in the United States this might be a great option for you. To learn more give us a call at 888-400-1580 or email me at denise.meyer@gandmconsult.com

There is quite a bit to read on the board’s website www.tmb.texas.gov Begin with Apply and Renew, then Physician, then Apply, then Physician Temporary and last Foreign Physician Provisional . There is quite a bit to take in so again call if we can be of any help.

Texas Medical Board DOCTOR Act Update
Media contact: communications@tmb.texas.govCustomer service: 512-305-7030 or 800-248-4062
February 24, 2026
The Texas Medical Board is accepting applications for two new licenses created by HB 2038, the DOCTOR Act. Detailed information regarding both license types is now available on the TMB website. HB 2038 introduces a new licensure pathway for internationally trained physicians and establishes a license category for medical school graduates who do not secure a residency position. These new license categories are designated on the website as Foreign Physician Provisional Licenses and Physician Graduate Licenses, respectively.
Prospective applicants should carefully review the TMB website for more information about eligibility, the application, and the required documentation and fees before submitting their applications.

A big shout out to Jaime Garanflo.

Jaime was awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Federation of State Medical Boards at its centennial meeting in Dallas, TX in April.  Jaime was recognized primarily for her work in reducing the processing time of physician applications by 50% as well as founding an outreach program for the Texas Medical Board.  Now we know Jaime did way more than that during her time at the medical board but I think they ran out of space.  Check out all the award winners at http://www.fsmb.org/pdf/pub-nl-spring-2012.pdf All for now – Denise Meyer.